Pregnancy - 175 PR Visa - Child Visa - Birth In Oz ?

[anishjohn]

If ur kid is born in oz, he is a citizen, since u got pr. u can go for a pvt insurance in oz, u have to take the plan with child birth

Private Health Insurance Australia - iSelect

[FaithInGod]

Originally Posted by kaz101

Check medicare for the costs - Medicare Australia.

I didn't think that any benefits were given out (even to PR visas) in the first 2 years but I may be wrong.

I doubt that private insurance would cover this since it's an existing condition. As Anj mentioned use the search facility for previous posts since I can remember this being discussed as well.

If an agent helped you with the visa application it's be worth getting professional advice on this since it could be expensive to have your baby in Oz.

regards,
Karen

Thanks Karen for the information you have provided here. I have managed to get required info from the previous posts... This forum has proved to be a knowledge bank to us ....

I had an agent but not anymore.. I'm on my own ...

[FaithInGod]

Originally Posted by anishjohn

If ur kid is born in oz, he is a citizen, since u got pr. u can go for a pvt insurance in oz, u have to take the plan with child birth

Private Health Insurance Australia - iSelect

Thanks Anish .. A useful comparative analysis tool It will certainly help to decide the best suited health insurance for us.

Cheers !

[FaithInGod]

Do you think that I have to inform my CO about pregnancy of my wife ? I think it will delay my visa grant and it may confuse the CO if I inform them. I feel that ASPC will put my application on hold until baby birth and then they will ask me to include my baby in the application ... If such things happen, I'm sure that my visa will be delayed by atleast a year, provided CSL won't change .....

[ddavid]

Personally I would be inclined not to say anything,rightly or wrongly.
We are in the same boat and I feel the only thing telling them now will do is slow or stop the app(officially or unofficially).
When you get visa then tell them as they cannot take the visa back.
You can say you only found out,its not as if they will fly to see you and how pregnant you are,
We are going to try and travel before baby is born as if not you could add on a fair few months after your child is born,before been able to go.
I have checked with the airlines and you can travel up to 32 weeks/7 months
Dont worry as this is a very common problem for people looking to move and who become pregnant,
Your visa should be well approved before baby is born.

[anishjohn]

Originally Posted by FaithInGod

Do you think that I have to inform my CO about pregnancy of my wife ? I think it will delay my visa grant and it may confuse the CO if I inform them. I feel that ASPC will put my application on hold until baby birth and then they will ask me to include my baby in the application ... If such things happen, I'm sure that my visa will be delayed by atleast a year, provided CSL won't change .....

" Expectant Mothers
It is important that you inform your gynaecologist of your proposed travel plan and obtain medical guidance before making a reservation.

Expectant mothers must also obtain a medical certificate, issued by your attending gynaecologist, stating your fitness for travel, the number of weeks of pregnancy and Estimated Date of Delivery. Our Reservations officers may request for the medical certification at the time of booking. If the booking and departure dates are more than one month apart, a new certificate should be issued (by your attending gynaecologist) not more than 3 days before departure. This certificate will have to be presented at check-in when requested.

For uncomplicated single pregnancies, Singapore Airlines restricts expectant mothers from travelling beyond the 35th week of pregnancy. For uncomplicated multiple pregnancies, Singapore Airlines restricts expectant mothers from travelling beyond the 32nd week of pregnancy. "

Special Assistance -- Singapore Airlines

[mpgrewal]

I always thought that even a fresh PR (<2years) is entitled to all Medicare benefits which includes reimbursement of 85-90% of pregnancy costs from any public hospital (which are of equal status as private hospitals but have long queues).. I'll be shocked to know if this assumption is InCorrect..

Faith.. did you talk to your agent, researched more? What is your final verdict on applicability of Medicare on new residents

[ddavid]

I would be very interested to see what your Agent recommends(off the record conversation)about informing
My Wife had heard that if an Agent informs the DIAC the applicant is pregnant they might speed up the approval so you can travel before the baby is born.
I await your Agents thoughts

[anishjohn]

Family Assistance Office | Baby Bonus

Is two year rule for Social Security payments applicable to Baby Bonus? Any idea?

[FaithInGod]

Originally Posted by anishjohn

Family Assistance Office | Baby Bonus

Is two year rule for Social Security payments applicable to Baby Bonus? Any idea?

if you are PR visa holder, you will be eligible to get baby bonus ... Two of my friends have claimed it.

Baby Bonus
> Residence requirements